Olympiacos Piraeus vs AS Monaco Basket, EuroLeague Basketball, Today Match Prediction
Olympiacos Piraeus
AS Monaco Basket
Can Olympiacos outclass Monaco?
- AS Monaco has a 55% win rate against Olympiacos Piraeus.
- Olympiacos Piraeus averages 80.8 points at home, while playing against AS Monaco.
- Olympiacos Piraeus has a performance index rating of 109.7, while AS Monaco has 104.4.
Olympiacos Piraeus to win and cover the spread (-8.5).
| Tournament: | EuroLeague Basketball |
| Live Streaming: | Courtside 1891 |
| Venue: | Peace and Friendship Stadium |
| Tip Off: | 23:30:00 |
Olympiacos Piraeus vs AS Monaco Basket Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.19 | 4.60 |
Olympiacos Piraeus vs AS Monaco Basket Match Prediction & Analysis
Olympiacos Piraeus enter Game 2 with momentum after a dominant Game 1 performance built on elite defense, rebounding, and balanced scoring. Sasha Vezenkov and Nikola Milutinov anchored a team effort that overwhelmed Monaco on both ends. AS Monaco, however, are too talented to be dismissed. Mike James will look to spark a much sharper offensive display, while Alpha Diallo and Jaron Blossomgame must provide greater support. Monaco’s key is improving perimeter shooting and pushing the tempo before Olympiacos can set their half-court defense. Still, Olympiacos physicality, depth, and home-court advantage make them the clear favorites.
In their last five head-to-head matchups, Olympiacos Piraeus has just won one match, while AS Monaco has won four matches. However, Olympiacos is currently riding a one game winning streak against Monaco.
Olympiacos Piraeus vs AS Monaco Basket Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sasha Vezenkov | 19.5 | 6.5 | 1.2 | 0.6/0.1 |
| Mike James | 16.7 | 3.4 | 6.6 | 0.9/0.1 |
Teams Preview
Olympiacos Piraeus Preview
Olympiacos Piraeus enter Game 2 in complete control after a dominant 91-70 victory in the series opener. The top seed showcased exactly why they finished first in the regular season.
Sasha Vezenkov once again set the tone and led the scoring with 20 points, while Nikola Milutinov, Cory Joseph and Evan Fournier added 13 points apiece. Tyler Dorsey added 11 points, providing balanced scoring support.
Offensively, Olympiacos shot efficiently, hitting 61% from the two point range and 37% from the three point range, supported by their crisp ball movement (17 assists). Defensively, they controlled the boards 45-40, limiting second chance opportunities and made key defensive stops through 5 blocks and 6 steals. They also forced Monaco to commit 11 turnovers, causing momentum swings and points off turnovers.
With home-court advantage and momentum firmly in their favor, Olympiacos will look to take a commanding 2-0 lead before the series shifts to Monaco. Expect another disciplined, physical, championship-level performance.
Overall, the team averages 90.3 points per game, while dishing out 21.5 assists. Defensively, they record 37.1 rebounds, 6.3 steals and 2.4 blocks per game.
AS Monaco Basket Preview
AS Monaco head into Game 2 needing a far sharper response after a difficult 91-70 defeat in the opener. Monaco started well, leading 20-19 after the first quarter, but Olympiacos physical defense and relentless interior pressure gradually took over.
Mike James remains Monaco’s offensive engine, adding 19 points and 7 assists, while Alpha Diallo added 15 points, 7 rebounds and Jaron Blossomgame added 10 points.
Offensively, Monaco shot well from the free throw line (85.7%), but just shot 48.9% from the two point range and a poor 14.3% from beyond the arc. Defensively, they got outrebounded 45-40 on the boards, recorded just 1 block, allowing easy points on the board and committed 11crucial turnovers.
This team has too much talent and experience to stay quiet for long. Expect Monaco to be more aggressive, more composed, and far more competitive in Game 2. Overall, the team averages 89.4 points per game and 20.9 assists. Defensively, they record 34.4 rebounds, 6.8 steals and 2.9 blocks per game.
Olympiacos Piraeus vs AS Monaco Basket Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Tyler Dorsey |
| SG | Tomas Walkup |
| SF | Evan Fournier |
| PF | Sasha Vezenkov |
| C | Nikola Milutinov |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Elie Okobo |
| SG | Mike James |
| SF | Alpha Diallo |
| PF | Jaron Blossomgame |
| C | Nikola Mirotic |
OLYMPIACOS PIRAEUS vs AS MONACO BASKET
Winning PredictionOlympiacos defense, rebounding, and home-court advantage make them favorites. Monaco should respond strongly, but Olympiacos depth, physicality, and late-game execution should secure a 2-0 series lead. We are backing Olympiacos Piraeus to win this matchup.
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